Avantivarman of Kashmir

Avantivarman
King Avantivarman and his Queen
King of Kashmir
Reign855–883 CE[1]
PredecessorUtpalapida
SuccessorSankaravarman
IssueSankaravarman
HouseUtpala dynasty
FatherSukhavarman
ReligionShaivism
RelativesUtpala
(paternal grandfather)

Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty. He ruled Kashmir from 855 to 883 CE and built the Avantiswami Temple in Awantipora, Pulwama.

  1. ^ "Avantiswami Temple, Avantipur". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 20 April 2016.